shoemaker

Definition

A person who makes shoes.

Etymology

From Middle English shomaker, equivalent to shoe + maker. Compare Dutch schoenmaker, German Schuhmacher, Danish skomager.

Example Sentences

• "He especially recommended the only shoemaker who, to his mind, had an idea of making a shoe; and Lucy had at least half-a-dozen pair made, fitted, and descanted upon, before he was satisfied that they did justice to the shape of her foot, which proved extremely good when it was properly chaussé."
• "The diseases of shoemakers receive attention as well as the toxicology of shoepolish."
• "The town records show a hosier, a shoemaker, and a soapmaker in position to sell their wares to visitors[.]"